FAQ

This special osteopathy is perfectly suited for pregnant women, new mums, babies, toddlers and children.

Pregnant women and new mums:

During pregnancy you could suffer from heartburns, nausea, vomit, tiredness, insomnia, constipation, back and neck pain, ribs pain, postural issues and so on. Even though pregnancy is a magical time, your body continuously changes and your bump will get bigger and bigger every week. This special osteopathy will help you to feel healthy and enjoy your pregnancy. Moreover, it can significantly help your in preparing your body for birth, releasing tension, promoting baby's correct position for birth and supporting your muscles, uterus and structure to perfectly function when the time comes.

When your baby is born, your body could need support after birth, your posture will be influenced by carring the baby and breastfeeding, your sleep will be diffferent, your routine will considerably change and your body will need time to rest and recover. This kind of osteopathy will help you in doing so in the most harmonious way.

Babies:

Sometimes happens that during pregnancy and birth there were some problems and getting rid of the memory those problems left in your baby's system is vital. It is quite common, but not good and definitively treatable, for babies to suffer from vomit, reflux, colitis, constipation, breastfeeding issues or develop sleeping problems, osteopathy is a great help. Moreover, more serious condition can be tackled with osteopathy: plagiocephaly (or flat head), hip dysplasia, fractures, Down Syndrome's problems, pre-surgery preparation and post-surgery recovery, and so on.

Toddlers and Children:

It is common for toddlers and children who are discovering the world to frequently fall down, to bump against furniture and to injure them self in someway. It is advisable to treat those little (or big) traumas in order to let their body grow freely. Moreover, some of them can often get ill, have digestive difficulties, need orthodontics support, have developmental issues, ADHD,

suffer from fractures or structural problems like early scoliosis, need pre-surgery preparation and post-surgery recovery. All of them (and many other conditions) are successfully treatable with osteopathy. I'm also specialised in treating children with Down Syndrome and autism.

Osteopathy is useful in a wide range of health problems.

Even though it is commonly used for posture issues, joint and muscles pain, arthritis, sport injuries and any kind of structural complaints, osteopathy works very well for visceral problems (difficult digestion, GERD, intestines disorders, etc), disabilities, stress issues, headaches and migraines, insomnia, neurological disorders and any other kind of conditions where health is compromised or diminished.

It is a holistic approch and its aim is to guide the whole person through awareness and, therefore, to bring back balance. It can be use for a wide range of issues as it increases levels of vital energy and health.

Reiki is a holistic approch and its aim is to cure the whole person and to restore balance and relaxion. It can be use for a wide range of issues as it increases health and help people to be in a more relaxed state. For instance, it works very well on symptoms generated by psychosomatic problems, stress, sleeping problems and axiety.

Before starting the treatment itself, we will talk about the emotional issues that you are experincing and what you want to release and achive. Then, I will lay some crystals on your body and we will see how they work on you and which kinds of emotions or sensations appear. It is possible that some crystal are "too strong" or "not strong enough" for you and I might change them during the session in order to find the best solution for you. At the end of the treatment, I will remove the crystal and you will remain for few minutes laid down relaxed so that you can enjoy the renovated energy.

You will lay fully clothed and I will move my hands from one area to others. Sometimes you will feel a gentle touch and sometimes just the presence of the hands above you. The whole session is very relaxing and you could fall asleep, this is fine and actually a sign of a deep state of calm.

We will start talking about the reasons of the consultation, your medical history, past and present symptoms. Then I will do an accurate osteopathic assessment and diagnosis and, after having planned the most suitable treatment together, I will proceed with the therapy using gentle manual techniques.

We will start talking about the reasons of the consultation, your baby's or child's medical history and present symptoms. Then I will do an accurate assessment and diagnosis and, after having planned the most suitable treatment together, I will proceed with the therapy using special gentle manual techniques or cranial osteopathic techniques.

Yes, anyone can benefit from the power of crystals as their energy will only harmonise yours and never force anything. This treatment is especially recommended for people who are open to awareness and wants to make some profound changes in their life.

We will start talking about the reasons of the consultation, your medical history and present symptoms, your pregnancy so far and your baby's birth if you are a new mum. Then I will do an accurate assessment and diagnosis and, after having planned the most suitable treatment together, I will proceed with the therapy using special gentle manual techniques.

Yes, anyone can benefit from Reiki as its aim is to relax the person and to release physical and emotional tension through the rebalance of the Chakras and the person's energy.

Yes, the osteopathic treatment is suitable for anyone with any condition, from 0 to over 100 years old!

Due to the wide range of technique I use, the touch and the movements I use are perfectly choosen according to the age and condition.

No, it is not. Reiki regards energy and the restoration of its balance. The touch involved is minimum and sometimes is not even necessary as the hands of the therapist can laid above the body.

Yes, definitively! A baby, for example, can be treated as soon as one hour after birth. Since this special osteopathy is perfectly tailored on your baby's, toddler's or child's condition, it is totally safe for anyone. Moreover, the utilisation of cranial osteopathic techniques will allow to release specific tensions that could be have been generated during pregnancy and birth. The cranial osteopathic techniques are specially recommended if you have had a difficult delivery, a Caesarean Section, or if the ventouse or forceps has been used to deliver your baby. Since your baby's cranium is very soft during and for some moths after birth, the type of delivery can negatively affects its structure, shape and function. Cranial osteopathy for baby is extrememly useful to help the cranium to release tensions, regaing a normal shape and restore perfect balance and function.

Definitely not. The session will consist in being laid down with some crystals on your body.

You will feel only the contact of the crystal on your skin and their energy flowing inside of you.

Yes, of course.

Having an osteopathic treatment is always a good way to maintain balance, release deep tensions and prevent future dysfunctions. It is actually advisable to be treatead every now and then in order to keep a healthy condition.

Yes, of course.

The osteopathic techniques I use are perfect to release deep and old tensions, to prevent future dysfunctions and to maintain balance. It is actually advisable to be treatead periodically during pregnancy and after every now and then in order to keep a healthy condition as well as it is a perfect way to check your baby or child health and let him or her to grow up free from any physical restrictions.

No, there are not any side-effects.

Transitory physical or emotional responses during the session or for few hours afterwards are common as it is the aim of the treatment. However, those "healing reactions" are indeed the expression of the inner transformation.

No, there are not any side-effects. Occasionally people can feel transitory physical or emotional responses during the session or for few hours afterwards.Those "healing reactions" are indeed the expression of the blocked energy released and of the harmonisation of the Chakras.

Not at all.

Infant osteopathy is properly designed to take the best care possible of your baby or child and it is never painful, as well as cranial osteopathy for baby.

The techniques used are delicate, your baby or child will feel just a gentle touch.

There is not a fixed number of sessions, it depends on the situation, how deep and hidden are the emotional issues involved in your situation and what you want to change and achieve.

There is not a fixed number of sessions, it depends on the situation. Any treatment is perfectly suited for every single patient and you can receive as many Reiki treatments you want.

No, the osteopathic treatment is never painful. The manipulations used are delicate and even when treating inflammed structures the pain is avoided.

However, if for any reason you feel disconfort or you are not happy with it, you can stop the session in any moment.

It is possible to feel a slight soreness or tiredness for maximum three days after the session. However, it is a normal and healthy response of the body to the treatment.

Absolutely not.

Osteopathy during pregnancy is the most gentle way to keep or regain health for you and your little one. You will never feel any kind of pain or discomfort due to the techniques used, you will feel just a soft touch which will allow you to relax and enjoy the all session.

The most common effect after these types of osteopathic treatments is relaxation.

Expecting women can feel a bit tired and need to rest or sleep more, which is the result of the release of body tension. Moreover, they usually report more baby's movement during the same day or the day after session, as the body relaxes and makes "more space" for the baby, your little one will be able to move freely more.

Babies can also sleep more or be more active, show some changes about their bowels movements or their eating routine. Toddlers and children also can be calmer or more energised, it depends on how their system reacts adn accomodate to the new balance.

There isn't a fixed number of treatments needed.

This can vary from just few to several and it depends on different factors (such as your medical history, your lifestyle, the intensity of pain and inflamation, the frequency of the treatments and so on). However, during every session we will monitor the progress achieved in order to be able to adjust the treatment plan according to the situation.

No, you do not need to see your GP first. However, if there are some particular physical issues that require specific medical attention or if you simply want me to talk to your GP, I'm happy to do so. Moreover, GPs can refer their patients to osteopaths and I can speak to your GP about your physical condition if you wish.

There isn't a fixed number of treatments necessary.

This can vary from just few to several and it depends on different factors (such as medical history, lifestyle, the intensity of pain and inflamation, the frequency of the treatments and so on). However, during every session we will monitor the progress achieved in order to be able to adjust the treatment plan according to the situation.

No, you (or your baby or child) do not need to see a GP first. However, GPs can refer their patients to osteopaths and I can talk to yours about your (or your baby's or child's) physical condition if you wish.

For the most efficient evaluation and treatment I recommend you confortable clothes in order to allow any possible movement during the session. You will not need to undress, but if you wish to you can also bring a vest and shorts.

Taping is usefull in many situations. Specific types of tape can be use to restrain a joint or a muscle movement, for example when a person has had trauma or a surgery and needs to protect that bodily part and to recover.

Also athletes who had injured but need to keep training, or that have to perform, can significantly benefit from the application of tape in order to do not agravate their health.

Some tapes have also an anti-inflammatory effect, they are use in both acute and chronic pain and they are considerably effective in promoting drainange when swelling or oedema is present.

Moreover, people who suffer from back pain, neck pain, tendinitis and any kind of structural ache, feel a great relief while the tape is applied and after its removal thanks to the decrease of the inflammation.

Finally, tapes wonderfully works in correcting wrong posture and educationg muscles. People who have a sedentary life, who are sit in front of the computer for several hours or that do a job that limit the body in certain positions or movements, can use tape to modify their posture and to train their muscles to assume a healtier posture.

For the most efficient evaluation and treatment I recommend confortable clothes in order to allow any possible movements during the session. Moreover, it is essential tha you feel at ease during the all session, without any clothing constriction. There's no need to undress.

I will apply a pecific type of tape according to your needs. The tape can be applied only on bare, clean and shave skin. It is advisable to come to the appointment with the skin ready for the tape application. If not possible, we can arrange it during the sesssion.

Once the tape is applied, the treatment ends.

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Almost anyone can benefit from taping. Only in some circumstances it shouldn't be used:

active cancer, lymph node(s) removal, deep vein thrombosis, diabetes, open wounds and fragile skin.

No, it is not. The application of the tape is totaly pain free, you will only feel the tape's action on your skin, muscles and joints.

Some kinds of tape can develop skin reaction, I only use hypoallergenic and skin safe tapes in order to avoid this side effect. However, after removal of the tape it is advisable to take care of the skin using gentle soaps and rich body lotion. Four days after removal of the tape, and only if and when your skin is ready, we can reapply it if needed.

There isn't a precise number of taping applications necessary, it depends on your physical condition, your lifestyle and how things are progressing. In general, even though most of the people feel already better after the first application, in the presence of acute pain or injuries, at least two or three applications are advisable, as well as when taping is used to reeducate muscles or correct posture.

No, there's no need to see a GP first.

No, there's no need to see a GP first.

No, there's no need to see a GP first.

I'd suggest to wear something confortable and loose. Avoid wearing clothes with buttons (or with any accessories attatched to them) and made with stiff fabrics.

Because some crystals will be laid directly on your skin, it could be necessary (but not always) to expose your abdomen and chest. I'd suggest you to wear two piece garments for this reason and confortable bras for women.

There's nothing in particular you should wear, since the tape is applied directly on your skin, it would be better to wear some clothes that are easy to take off and put on again.

Shaitsu works on your vital energy. This means that any kinds of imbalance at different level can be successfully treated with Shiatsu. In particular, you will benefit from a Shiatsu treatment if you are experiencing stress, imnsonnia, muscular and joint pain, recurrent flus and cold, headaches and so on.

After having talking about your medical history and past and present complaints, you'll comfortably lay down and when ready I will start the treatment. Through acupressure, I will release blocked energy along your meridians and vital points in order to rebalance your QI.

Although almost anyone can benefit from Shaitsu, there are only few circumstances where it is unadvisable: In case of current fractures and injures and open wounds. In case of acute pain, the pressure used can be regulated during the treatment and you can decide the instesity of it. If you are pregnant only some meridians and vital points will be stimulated.

Shiatsu shouldn't be painful. However, the stimulation of some points and meridians, especially in presence of congestion and blocked energy, can be perceive as intense and unconfortable. You are free to stop me whenever you want and we can decide together the amount of pressure you prefer.

Usually after a Shaitsu treatment there aren't side-effects. You will feel relaxed and calm, you could feel a bit tired and that's means that your body finally has released tension. Sometimes happens that people has emotional reactions the same day or the day after. That is the result of the new balance of the vital energy and the deep connection between body and emotions. Just let everything goes, then you will feel a lot better.

There isn't a number of treatments you should do. As Shiatsu works balancing your vital energy, and bacause daily life, work, stress and any problem you can experience can interrupt and bother your harmonious wellbeing, it is advisable to do periodical treatments in order to keep a good quality of energy and to restore it when necessary.

No, there's no need to see a GP first. However, if there are some particular physical issues that require specific medical attention or if you simply want me to talk to your GP, I'm happy to do so.

It is better for you to wear comfortable and loose clothes with no buttons and accessories attached to them.

There's no need for your little one to wear anything in particular.

As sometimes babies and children move a lot or fell asleep during the session, I always suggest to dress them in layers, so to be able to better accomodate to their body temperature covering or undressing them easily.

It is advisable to bring with you nappies and wipes to change your baby if needed, bottle and formula if not breastfeeding, soothers, something to drink (such as water, herbal tea or juice) for older babies, toddlers and children.

Moreover, they get bored easily and bring with you a book that you can read to them or their favourite toys could be a good choice so that they can happily enjoy the session.